Black Bear Sightings In Madison

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*** BLACK BEAR SIGHTINGS IN MADISON *** (According to state officials, there have been 10 sightings in Madison over the past year.)

Here are some DO's and DONT's regarding black bears...
-DO remove birdfeeders and bird food from late March through November.
-DO eliminate food attractants by placing garbage cans inside a garage or shed. Add ammonia to trash to make it unpalatable.
-DO clean and store grills in a garage or shed after use. (Propane cylinders should be stored outside.)
-DON'T intentionally feed bears. Bears that become accustomed to finding food near your home may become "problem" bears.
--DON'T approach or try to get closer to a bear to get a photo or video.
-DON'T leave pet food outside overnight.
-DON'T add meat or sweets to a compost pile.

For more information or to report sightings, go the the Connecticut DEEP website here. To sign up for Madison breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Image via Shutterstock and no it's not a photo of a bear spotted in Madison